What are the benefits to solar energy?
What most people have realized is that solar allows them to own something. It’s not a question of whether they’re going to spend money on electricity, because they will, but will it be to SDG&E or to their bank where they’re building equity? It’s energy independence. Where do you purchase the solar panels? Our main supplier is Sun Power. But we do use a number of vendors because there is a huge module (panel) shortage. That’s actually one of the biggest barriers to entry of this market and for companies like us who want to expand. Solar electricity manufacturers are now competing with semi-conductor manufacturers for silicone, so there’s a lot less of it to go around. Is weather a factor in how well the solar system works? People in San Diego are always wondering about the effects of the marine layer at the coast. There’s what’s called a usable sun hour. At the coast you might get five of those hours, whereas in Ramona you might get six. What that means is that homes near the coast nee
